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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240,961.49, 332,528.78 and 133,533.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240,961.49, 332,528.78 and 133,533.30 is: 184,277.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,961.49 : 332,528.78 = 133,533.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,961.49/332,528.78 = 133,533.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,961.49x = 332,528.78 × 133,533.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,961.49x = 44,403,665,338.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,403,665,338.37/240,961.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184,277.02

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